October Term 2015 · Docket 14-280
Does the Supreme Court have jurisdiction to apply a new federal rule to state prisoners?
The dispute centers on whether the Court can decide if a new federal rule applies to state prisoners.
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Showing 61–68 of 68 cases, newest official Court activity first.
October Term 2015 · Docket 14-7505
Must a jury decide facts that make a defendant eligible for the death penalty?
Florida law lets a judge decide if a defendant faces execution. Timothy Hurst argues this violates the Sixth Amendment.
October Term 2015 · Docket 14-449
Does joint sentencing violate the Eighth Amendment?
Kansas argues joint sentencing is constitutional. The defendants claim it violates their rights.
October Term 2015 · Docket 14-452
Do jury instructions that confuse the burden of proof violate the Eighth Amendment?
Kansas argues the instructions were clear. The defendant argues they create a risk of ignoring mitigating evidence.
October Term 2015 · Docket 14-361
Does a Hobbs Act conspiracy require obtaining property from a third party?
The dispute centers on whether a defendant can violate the Hobbs Act by conspiring with property owners to take their own property.
October Term 2015 · Docket 14-462
Does Federal Law Override State Court Interpretation of Arbitration Clauses?
DirectV seeks to enforce an individual arbitration clause. Imburgia argues state law bars class arbitration.
October Term 2015 · Docket 13-1067
Does a foreign state's commercial train operation create US jurisdiction?
A US citizen injured in Austria sues a foreign state. The dispute centers on whether US courts can hear the case.
October Term 2015 · Docket 14-520
Do guarantors count as applicants under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act?
The dispute centers on whether the law protects guarantors from credit discrimination.